These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in Burmantofts down the decades and feature local landmarks. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: York Road in 29 photos - A snapshot of life on this busy east Leeds route through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. May/June 1964
St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church standing at Woodpecker Junction. The coaches are in New York Road, the properties to the right are in Burmantofts Street. Marsh Lane goes off from the bottom left-hand corner. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net